Last week I wrote about Value-Based Work as one of 7 “Work smarter” practices described in the book, Great at Work by Morton T. Hansen. These practices are divided into… Read more “Can “Do Less, Then Obsess” Make You More Productive?”
Category: Professional Development
Professional Development areas where we try to help you grow
Running and Truss Design
I’ve been running for years and often think about the correlation between running and effective truss design. One aspect is “pace”. Pace If you’ve ever run any… Read more “Running and Truss Design”
Experienced Designers Wanted
If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to do just that. Before starting the conversation,… Read more “Experienced Designers Wanted”
Book Review: RE-WORK
I’ve been reading Jason Fried’s writings for over a year now. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Basecamp. Not only has he written best selling books,… Read more “Book Review: RE-WORK”
The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss
There are many projects these days that require a parapet wall in the building design. To understand in detail the nature of and requirement for parapets, please… Read more “The Many Faces of the Parapet Truss”
Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)
In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began to identify the quadrants and their focus. In… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 4)”
Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)
In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. In Part 2, we began to identify the quadrants and their focus.… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 3)”
Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)
In Part 1 one of this article, we laid the groundwork and the 4 quadrants. Please click here to review. You see, there is much, much more… Read more “Component Designers and the “Wheel of Responsibility” (Part 2)”
Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks
With the MiTek software being so powerful these days, one thing truss designers often overlook is the proper application of analog on an “M-Block” end condition. This… Read more “Analog Design of Trusses with M-Blocks”
Gable End Sheathing in MiTek
Are you aware that the MiTek software will allow you to sheath your gables in the software? Are you using this tool? Consider the value it could… Read more “Gable End Sheathing in MiTek”
Designers Wanted
If you have ever wanted to start your own business and work from home, GDI presents a unique opportunity to do just that. Below, I have co-opted… Read more “Designers Wanted”
Continuing Education: A Cost or an Investment?
I was privileged to attend a Virginia Tech continuing education course titled “Introduction to Structural Design of Wood Buildings per the 2015 NDS”. The course instructors included… Read more “Continuing Education: A Cost or an Investment?”
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